cinefila / cinefil / cinéphile / cineast / cinéfilo / σινεφίλ / シネフィル /
noun
1. A person who lives and breathes the cinema
2. A film lover; a person who is enthusiastically interested in and knowledgeable about cinema
CINEFILA is a dynamic film distribution company based in Prague, founded by Alexandra Hroncová, an experienced festival strategist and distribution manager. Drawing from over eight years of expertise in helping filmmakers, young talents, and film institutions succeed on the global stage, CINEFILA offers a comprehensive suite of services tailored for independent filmmakers, production companies, festivals, cinemas, and film schools.
CINEFILA is dedicated to fostering creativity, elevating underrepresented voices, and connecting exceptional films with audiences worldwide. Whether you're a filmmaker, festival, cinema, or an academic institution, we are here to help your stories shine on the global stage.

Are you an independent filmmaker looking to bring your film to the attention of global audiences? At CINEFILA, we specialize in creating personalized festival and distribution strategies to ensure your work receives the recognition it deserves.
Drawing on years of experience and a proven track record, we offer:
We work with films starting in the development or post-production phase, acting as your project's first promoter. Our mission is to unleash your film's full potential and ensure it reaches the widest possible audience.
As part of our services, we handle logistics such as material shipping and represent your film at prestigious festivals and markets worldwide.
CINEFILA is here to help your film shine, giving independent filmmakers a powerful platform to tell their stories and connect with audiences across the globe.
CINEFILA offers a carefully curated catalog of films, featuring exceptional works by emerging talents with innovative storytelling approaches and unforgettable narratives. Our selection includes films that leave a lasting impression, perfect for elevating festival programs.
We collaborate with festivals to provide tailor-made curated selections, customized to suit various age groups and thematic focuses. Whether you're seeking thought-provoking shorts, groundbreaking animations, or films that resonate with younger audiences, CINEFILA is your trusted partner in discovering cinematic gems that will captivate your audience and enrich your festival lineup.
CINEFILA supports academic institutions by hosting workshops, and offering lectures on festival distribution and festival strategies. Learn how to craft a festival strategy for your film. Discover how to choose the right festivals, prepare for promotion, and navigate your film's festival lifecycle. Get insider tips, tricks, and practical advice to maximize your film's potential.
Building on Alexandra's success with FAMUfilms.cz, the first European SVOD platform for film schools, we aim to inspire and educate the next generation of filmmakers and scholars.
by Ged Sia
Country of production: Lithuania

A dramatic Baltic Sea legend rooted in Lithuanian mythology: the forbidden love between a sea goddess and a mortal defies even the gods.
by Nicolás Sole
Country of production: Spain

A boy who has lost his grandmother learns that all the dead go to heaven, so he decides to become a pilot to go find her and bring her back home.
by Jamaica Kindlová
Country of production: Czech Republic

Charcoal animation reveals the fear of home through the eyes of a little boy who has to be constantly on alert and ready to escape.
by Viktorie Štěpánová
Country of production: Czech Republic

Volklore weaves Czech folklore traditions with fashion’s milestones, tracing seasons in the rhythm of consumerism.
by Eliška Soffer Podzimek
Country of production: Czech Republic

Brave kids battling cancer turn hospital days into imaginative adventures, showing that even bald heroes can laugh, play, and stay strong.
by Jan B. Piskač
Country of production: Czech Republic

by Philippe Kastner
Country of production: Czech Republic

A perfectionist ilustrator has to face her own mistakes when she accidentally makes an ink blot and creates Wolfie, a little wolf with an inky nose.
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by Alejandro Ariel Martin
Country of production: Argentina

In a world ruled by a mysterious telephone, power shifts from a distant force to the people themselves—revealing how the oppressed become oppressors.
Festival selections:
by Vojtěch Konečný
Country of production: Czech Republic

Two small-town cops are first on the scene of a mass shooting—and must act fast with hostages still inside.
Festival selections:

A film distribution manager and festival strategist based in Prague. Thanks to her work, hundreds of short films have reached festivals, including the most prestigious ones such as Cannes, Berlinale, Annecy, Clermont-Ferrand, Sundance, Toronto, Tribeca, Vision du Réel, and the Academy Awards.
For eight years, she has been helping independent filmmakers, young talents, production companies, and students with festival distribution and the global circuit. She curates tailor-made festival strategies, target market research, handles all logistics from submissions to distribution and PR/marketing campaigns, and maximizes the visibility of films at the events.

Amira studied Film History and Audiovisual Culture, as well as Personnel Management at Charles University in Prague. She strives to blend those two disciplines and alternates between them in her professional endeavors.
Currently, Amira is part of the CINEFILA festival distribution team, where she is responsible for film submissions and material shipping.

Marek is a graduate of the Department of Film Studies at Charles University in Prague. As a film critic and reviewer, he has contributed to cultural sections of Czech Television, Aktualne.cz, Moviescreen.cz, and the magazine Film a doba.
At CINEFILA, he is involved in the curatorial selection of films for the catalogue, with a particular focus on student films.
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